intentionally
adverb
in·ten·tion·al·ly
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 
-ˈtench-nə-lē
: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely
an intentionally vague response
The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.
The test is intentionally designed to trick students.
Examples of intentionally in a Sentence
the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Flagg, a spokesman for the rival sports drink Gatorade, subtly — but intentionally — moved the cup out of the way.
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Boeing intentionally gave Barnett inaccurate, poor job reviews and less desirable shifts, according to the lawsuit.
—CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
But, the organization warns that 10 million hectares of forest are intentionally destroyed annually.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Rebel has been out of the limelight for most of his life, and intentionally so.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Boeing intentionally gave Barnett inaccurate, poor job reviews and less desirable shifts, according to the lawsuit.
—CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
But, the organization warns that 10 million hectares of forest are intentionally destroyed annually.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Rebel has been out of the limelight for most of his life, and intentionally so.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intentionally
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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